Becuase It Is The Right Thing....For Me...It's Not About You.

Let me just state the obvious: My life style, method of thought, decisions and choices are all based on what is right for me and embody the very essence of my (MY!) belief system.

I do not pass judgment unto others who do not hold the same beliefs as I do, I welcome the unique perspective of others. I do not expect you to agree, concede, accept, participate, adapt or even consider my perspective and choices; I do not seek your validation. If your position differs from my own, I do not require justifications from you. If my very presence some how brings forth thoughts and/or feelings of guilt for your own decisions and/or life style, I do not need a lengthy explanation as to why you make the decisions that you do. It's really ok. Really.

I am not personally offended by you or your way of life, why are you by mine?

I hardly understand why it is my responsibility to defend MY choices to you if they make YOU uncomfortable. I have not made the decisions I've made to be difficult, embarrass, harass or some how guilt you in to my belief system. I love you. All.

This is my life path and I am walking it as gracefully and thoughtfully as is possible for me. I know what is written on my heart and I follow it to the best of my ability. I do not always succeed, sometimes I switch gears and explore other options but I know I am but a little babe in these great big woods and exploring them just as everyone else does.

If my behaviors, actions, ideals, interests, aura, if I as a human being in some way come across as self-righteous to you, I apologize, it is not my intention. But I will not feel guilt or allow you to chastise me for your lack of tolerance and understanding for my choices.

If I choose to refrain from eating flesh, it is because I disagree with the senseless torture, mutilation and murder of millions of animals and the utter lack of respect for our fellow souls NOT because I think you are some barbarian or condemn you for doing so.

If I choose to refrain from participating in any specific organized religion, it is because I disagree with the methods, ideologies and brainwashing mind control that I see...not because I am disrespecting your freedom to practice any religion you choose or casting a judgment on your belief in Allah, Jesus Christ, Gaia, Green Man Or Your Pet Hampster.

If I choose to refrain from spanking my child, it is not because I think you are a 'bad' parent if that is your method of discipline.

If I choose to party till the wee hours of the morning, engage in 'premarital' sex and run naked through the sprinklers at 3:00 AM, it does NOT mean I think you are a 'party-pooper', 'stuck-up' or a 'tight-ass.'

I do not make these choices out of self-important prideful ego or with motives to quantify my existence, I make my life choices as I move through these motions the best that I can based on what my spirit and heart speak. I do not walk about with a microphone and an amp preaching and touting my thoughts and beliefs to others, it exists within me, if you ask, I will answer. If you find my answer unacceptable or concerned of what others might think of you by associating with me, then YOU have the choice to disagree and kindly be on your way. I will not stop you and I will not hold it in my heart as I would hope you would not in yours.

Nameste